Design, synthesis and evaluation of a fluorescent peptidyl sensor for the selective recognition of arsenite

Katy J. Parker, Sanjeev Kumar, Dierdre A. Pearce, Andrew J. Sutherland*

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Abstract

A series of fluorescently labelled phytochelatin-like peptide sequences has been designed and synthesised as molecules with the ability both to bind to arsenite and to report this binding event. The peptides have been evaluated against a panel of biologically significant ions. The results of these initial studies are reported herein, and a structure which displays selectivity for As(III) over As(V) and other anions has been identified.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)7043-7045
Number of pages3
JournalBioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry Letters
Volume46
Issue number41
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10 Oct 2005

Keywords

  • Arsenic
  • Arsenite
  • Fluorescence
  • Peptide sensor

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